The second Namibia-EU Business Forum has commenced in the capital, with a focus on skills development. 

It brings together over 200 businesspeople, women, youths, innovators and investors. 

The Otjozondjupa Regional Council's Directorate of Education, Innovation, Sports, Arts and Culture held an official opening for the Multi-Disciplinary Arts and Craft Indaba project in Okahandja.

The workshop will run from 11th to 16th May.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged trade unions to not only advocate for fair wages and improved working conditions but also prioritise workers' continuous learning, reskilling, and upskilling.

Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks at the Workers Day celebration at Opuwo.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for alignment between education and the country's evolving economic priorities, stressing that targeted skills development is critical to unlocking opportunities in emerging sectors.

The Kavango West Regional Council and Rundu Vocational Training Center signed a collaboration agreement at Nkurenkuru.

The duo have previously collaborated on the completion of phase one of the Nkurenkuru Sports Complex, and the Rundu VTC has recently been awarded a sports facility contract at Ncamagoro.

The Namibian Aviation Training Academy (NATA) has emphasised the need to capacitate and empower local pilots, particularly those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

NATA made these remarks during a courtesy visit to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. 

Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses has called on unemployed youth to apply to the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Centre in Omaruru, which will begin accepting applications from the 20th of April.

Young people have been encouraged to become a generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and problem-solvers.

To this effect, a Youth-to-Youth Indaba was held at Okongo in the Ohangwena region.

The long-awaited Omaruru Technical and Vocational Education and Training Centre is moving closer to reality, with training expected to begin in July.

The Secretary General of the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW), Job Muniaro, has called for greater honesty in addressing challenges affecting workers and employers, pointing to discipline and skills development as major concerns.